[Paddlewise] Never mind the costs

DEBRA! YOU GOT IT!

I have considered the costs shared to following 20 to 30 years:
since 1995 about US $ 5000 to equipment: two kayaks (single & 
tandem), a tent, sleeping bags, mattresses, two PFDs, some 
windproof and rainproof clothes.  Plus some payments to the club.
I am always saving for the stuff. 

You all can divide that with 20 or 30, if you are willing - I am not.
Not a very large sum, anyway.  How much money do you put to cars per 
year?

Mental health, peace of mind and good relations between people are
investments - but not easy to estimate in money.  

BTW: our first longish trip with my girlfriend started with a quiet 
sulky silence during the first 90 kilometres.. still together after 
that experience.

Your´s
Ari Saarto
"Think about your hips 
- a good sea kayaker is also 
a worthy partner in samba..."
Kannaksenkatu 22 / P.O. 92
15141 Lahti - Finland - Europe
GSM +358 - 50 - 526 5892
fax. +358 - 3 - 828 2815
e-mail: asaarto_at_lpt.fi
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